Volcanic ash forces closure of Catania Airport

Volcanic ash from Mount Etna fell on Catania today, forcing authorities to close the airport overnight, airport officials said.

The Fontanarossa airport, the main one in eastern Sicily, said on its website that it had closed at 5pm and would stay closed at least until 6:15am tomorrow, “when the state of the volcanic phenomenon and possible reopening of the airport will be examined.”